How It Works
This topic covers mechanics: how a new token is priced on a launchpad, when it counts as graduated, where the money goes after graduation, and why most tokens stall halfway. Understanding these is what makes every number in our reports readable. It also helps you spot claims that exploit the mechanics to create an illusion, such as presenting “graduated” as safe or curve progress as popularity. Each guide follows the official documentation as closely as possible, and anything the platforms have not published is marked as such.

Why Do Solana Meme Coins Go to Zero on Day One? Liquidity, Early Selling and Sniper Bots
Many new pump.fun meme coins stop trading on launch day. How near-free launches, early sellers, fading attention and sniper bots combine, and the signs to watch.

pump.fun vs LetsBonk: Token Launch, Graduation and Fees Compared
pump.fun and LetsBonk both launch Solana meme coins in one click. How their bonding curves, graduation, LP handling and fees differ, from the official docs.

What Does Graduating on pump.fun Mean? Why Most New Tokens Never Graduate
Graduating on pump.fun means a token sold out its bonding curve and its liquidity moved to a pool. How it works, why most tokens never get there, and why it isn't safe.